1969 Lamborghini Islero
- Engine
- 3.9L V12 with six dual-choke Weber carburetors, ~320 bhp
- Colour
- Dark blue
The 1969 Lamborghini Islero is one of only 225 examples produced between 1968 and 1970, representing the final development of the lineage that began with the 350 GT. Bodied by Mario Marazzi after Carrozzeria Touring's closure, it is powered by the 3,929 cc V-12 with six Weber carburetors producing 320 bhp. Completed in September 1968 and delivered through Lamborghini's Rome dealership, this example retains its original engine and special-order pigskin interior, with 53,000 recorded miles and a history of vintage rally participation and concours recognition.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$242,000
- 1968-09-16 →Factory deliverySEA Lamborghini dealer, Romepartial documentation
Completed in mid-September 1968 and offered for sale through the Rome-based Lamborghini retailer later that same year.
- → 2008Acquisition unknownPrevious owner prior to 2008partial documentation
Actively used the car in vintage rallies and entered it in concours events, winning recognition at multiple shows.
- 2008 →Acquisition unknownAdam Carollapartial documentation
Part of a broad personal collection; car received consistent upkeep throughout his tenure without undergoing a full restoration.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownUnidentified early US ownernone documentation
Car was imported to the United States by the early 1970s and has remained there continuously.
Competition
- 2005Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance 2005Award winner
Entered by the pre-2008 owner; specific award category not stated.
- 2006Le Belle Macchine d'Italia 2006Award winner
Entered by the pre-2008 owner; specific award category not stated.
- —Mountain Mille vintage rallyFinisher
Successfully completed by the pre-2008 owner; precise year not given.
- —New England 1000 vintage rallyFinisher
Successfully completed by the pre-2008 owner; precise year not given.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Service
Regular upkeep carried out throughout the car's history, consistent with its approximately 53,000 recorded miles; no full restoration has been undertaken.
The prose describes the overall condition as reflecting conscientious ongoing maintenance rather than any single major intervention.
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